Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a farm with activities such as the viewing of farm animals, cuddle corner (small animal enclosure), barrel rides, a play area, a woodland walk a straw maze a lake and beehives.
- Stoughton Grange Farm Shop link (new tab) - click here.
- Cow and Plough Pub link (new tab) - click here.
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times.
- Please click here for information on opening times.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is South Wigston.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front left of the farm.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted but not marked.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 231cm x 478cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible access point.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible access point.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Accessible Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the front left of the farm, just past the farm shop.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- There are uneven surfaces at this access point.
Access Point (Stepped Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the front of the farm, facing the farm shop.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 167cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of and beyond the access point.
- There is/are 12 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 24cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (Cuddle Corner)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the cuddle corner building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 136cm (4ft 6in).
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Comments
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- The approach is a mud path with uneven surfaces.
Inside Access (Cuddle Corner)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The floor can be muddy and slippery.
Entrance (Exit - Cuddle Corner)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the cuddle corner building.
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located just beyond the exit.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 3cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have loose wood chippings, concrete and muddy surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Children's Play Area
- The children's play area is located at the front right of the farm, just before the picnic area.
- The children's play area is approximately 100m from the farm accessible access point.
- There is not level access due to slight and steep slopes.
- There are many uneven surfaces
- There is a range of play equipment including swings, slides and climbing equipment.
- The surface of the children's play area is wooden bark.
- There are picnic benches.
Small Picnic Area
- The picnic area is located at the front right of the farm, just past the children's play area.
- The picnic area is approximately 125m from the farm accessible access point.
- There is not an easy route for a wheelchair user to reach the picnic area due to ramps/slopes and uneven surfaces.
- There are picnic benches at a height of 70cm.
- There is a table at a height of 62cm to the underside.
- There are bench seats.
- The picnic area is under a canopy that will provide some weather protection.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilets are available in the Cow and Plough pub.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Standard Toilet Block and Parent and Baby Room)
- There is a ramp/slope located on the path, leading to the toilet block.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the female and male standard toilets and the parent and baby room.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the grounds of the farm, facing the picnic area.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the accessible access point.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located within the toilet block facing the picnic area.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 1m from the toilet block entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- There are not disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a disposal bin at the entrance to the toilet block.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located throughout the farm.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.